Web 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0

 Hi!

Today we are going to  learn more about the critical distinctions between Web 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.

Web 1.0 is a cognition-techno-social system. Humans use networked information technologies as a medium to publish their ideas and engage with the opinions of others.

It: 

• comprises data that can only be read via the Internet
• contains linear information
• is a static web
• information on the Web 1.0 platform can’t or won’t be changed

Web 2.0 is defined by the transition from static web pages to dynamic or user-generated content and the rise of social media.

It:

• progressed with the technology of including writable data on the Internet
• contains non-linear information
• is dynamic in structure
• content necessitates frequent updates and changes

Web 3.0 refers to the evolution of web utilization and interaction which includes altering the Web into a database, with the integration of DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology blockchain is an example) and that data can help to make Smart Contracts based on the needs of the individual.

Main features:

• Semantic Web
• Artificial Intelligence
  
• 3D Graphics
  
• Connectivity
• Ubiquity
• DLT and Smart Contracts
  

The potential of Second Life services in language teaching/learning

The integration of skills is possible in SL and the related applications in terms of task design and material development can be aimed in order to increase the effectiveness of using SL in English teaching. Since the speaking and listening skills are the very first ones to improve, SL environment should be introduced to both practitioners and learners. An educational policy to overcome the financial challenges can be developed so that the universities are supported in the budget to improve SL related applications within the curricula. And lastly, training for both practitioners and users may develop the effectiveness of using SL environment in English teaching.